Description
The Sylvester Housing Authority, using the Georgia Department of Community Affairs 2024 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant, is seeking qualified general contractors or residential home builders to construct up to four new single‑family homes in Sylvester, GA. Developers must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by September 30, 2026. The authority will select one or more firms capable of building up to two houses simultaneously, with construction to be completed by March 1, 2027. Funding is provided as a zero‑interest construction loan; a 15 % subsidy (up to $20,000 per home) may be paid upon sale to low‑moderate‑income buyers. All work must comply with International Residential Code and a suite of Georgia state building codes, and must meet “visitability” standards. The contract includes requirements for insurance, E‑Verify, Section 3 compliance, and various reporting obligations. The project budget is roughly $1.03 million for four homes, with the developer responsible for cost overruns.
• Location: 601‑607 North Jefferson St., Sylvester, GA
• Scope: New single‑family home construction (≈1,540 sf each) – foundation, framing, exterior, interior finishes, HVAC, appliances, driveway, sodding, etc.
• Funding: CHIP grant ($1,030,000 total) + developer equity; 0 % interest loan, 15 % subsidy possible.
• Timeline: SOQ due Sep 30 2026; bid opening Oct 1 2026; contract award TBD; construction start ≤15 days after award; completion within 90 days.
• Mandatory compliance: International Residential Code, Georgia state codes, Section 3, E‑Verify, insurance, builder’s risk, etc.
• Contractor must provide licenses, insurance certificates, safety program, financial references, and demonstrate capacity to build multiple homes concurrently.